An Inspector Calls : Themes and Theory

Time - actions takes place in real time; no more than one day 

Action - everything in the play contributes towards the main plot

Place - everything occurs in one location only ( The Birlings' Household)

Developed by French dramatist Eugene Scribe (1791-1861) 'piece bien fait'

A 'well-made play' follows T.A.P (time action place) unities

Tight plot

Climax

Plot twists ( End of Play in AIC)

One character teaching a moral lesson to another (the Inspector)